The Euro's New Faces: A Glimpse of Europe's Soul The European Central Bank (ECB) has embarked on its most significant redesign of euro banknotes since 2002.
This overhaul is not just about introducing enhanced security features or improving environmental sustainability, although these goals are laudable in themselves.
It's also about reflecting the continent's increasingly diverse cultural landscape. Among the shortlisted designs is a proposal to feature American born singer Maria Callas on the new €5 banknote.